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The FireRescue1 safety resource section features fire incident news; tips for how to stay safe on scene and on the roadways; lessons learned from major incidents; videos and podcasts that highlight safety-related topics, such as fireground hazards, mayday incidents, patient interactions and hazmat exposure; the impact of leadership on safety; behavioral health issues; plus analysis from major events.

Firefighters jumped from the second floor after the patient pointed a loaded firearm at them
Baltimore County Fire Department cited for 11 “serious” violations in an investigation of a mayday during a three-alarm commercial structure fire
A Monroe County firefighter suffered minor injuries in the crash east of Culloden
The approach used for dealing with contaminated clothing depends on the nature of the contaminant and the extent of it